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Island Prime / C Level Lounge
Cuisine: American, California
Price Range: $$$
10Best Says
A fashionable destination for dinner or drinks, Island Prime boasts enchanting skyline views, a wealth of trendy cocktails, and flawless service. The restaurant is sitting on stilts, resting over the... Read More
A fashionable destination for dinner or drinks, Island Prime boasts enchanting skyline views, a wealth of trendy cocktails, and flawless service. The restaurant is sitting on stilts, resting over the San Diego Bay. Local celebrity chef Debra Scott's deft touch is evident with creations like macadamia crusted mahi mahi with seabeans, roasted pineapple salsa, yuzu beurre blanc. Island Prime's Filet Trio topped with Alaskan king crab, wild mushrooms and blue cheese served with sea salt mashed potatoes is a meat lovers dream. Perfectly grilled steaks are always a fine choice as well. C Level Lounge is more casual, but has a similar menu. Both restaurants have an excellent gluten-free menu.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Katie Dillon
San Diego Local Expert
- Waterfront Dining: "If you'd like to sit on the family-friendly patio at C Level, make sure to get there early as it fills up quickly. Try the ahi tuna stack with fresh crab, avocado, papaya-mango salsa and caviar."
- Restaurants with Gluten-Free Menus: "If you'd like to sit on the family-friendly patio at C Level, make sure to get there early as it fills up quickly. The ahi stack is a gluten-free choice."
- Lunch: "If you'd like to sit on the family-friendly patio at C Level, make sure to get there early as it fills up quickly. Try the ahi tuna stack with fresh crab, avocado, papaya-mango salsa & caviar."
- Outdoor Dining: "The C Level patio is outdoors with a gorgeous view of San Diego Bay. Order the ahi stack or lobster mac and cheese. If going for happy hour, get there early to avoid disappointment."
- Restaurants near Cruise Port, Group Friendly: "Try the ahi tuna stack with fresh crab, avocado, papaya-mango salsa & caviar."
- Best for Waterfront Dining Because: The restaurant sits on stilts above the water of the San Diego Bay. The views are stunning.
- Best for Restaurants with Gluten-Free Menus Because: Both restaurants are have sizable gluten-free menus online ranging from seafood to steaks.
- Best for Lunch Because: Lunch at C Level, on stilts over the San Diego Bay, with bay breezes is just about perfect.
- Best for Outdoor Dining Because: The C Level patio is outdoors and on the water with a gorgeous, up-close view of the San Diego Bay.
- Best for Restaurants near Cruise Port Because: It's about three miles from the cruise port, but worth it for the bay views and excellent California cuisine.
- Best for Group Friendly Because: Semi-private areas seat up to 75 guests, but both restaurants can handle up to 500 in a cocktail-style format.
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